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What is the Mentorship Program?

The ACLP Mentorship Program is free for ACLP members. As a structured six-month program (January - June), it is designed to support the career development and growth of both emerging & established child life specialists.

Using a new platform (desktop and app versions), individuals will be paired together based on criteria outlined in the application. Pairings will work together during the six month duration through a series of monthly webinars where individuals earn 6.0 PDUs, one-on-one meetings, and messaging.

Timeline

The following outlines major milestones during the upcoming Mentorship Program.

Mentor Criteria

To be considered as a Mentor, individuals must:

  • Hold the Certified Child Life Specialist credential
  • Be employed as a CCLS for at least three years by January 2024
  • Be a professional member of ACLP
  • Identify and describe skills or expertise that could be shared with a mentee and a desire to support a mentee
  • Submit a completed application

Not Accepting Applications

Mentoring is a great way to support our fellow colleagues and it opens up conversations for support to each other.

2021 Mentorship Program Participant

Mentee Criteria

To be considered as a Mentee, individuals must:

  • Hold the Certified Child Life Specialist credential as of January 2024
  • Be a professional member of ACLP
  • Be currently employed as a child life specialist, with at least one year of paid work
  • Describe a general learning or professional development focus
  • Submit an application

Not Accepting Applications

My mentor and I created a friendship, in addition to mentorship, and are still able to reach out and learn from one another even though our official program has ended.

2021 Mentorship Program Participant

FAQs: Mentorship Program Logistics

FAQs: Mentor / Mentee Relationship